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Copyright and the LawJiahuan Liu
MGQ B7
DefinitionA copyright provides legal protection to a
written or an artistic workProtected work may include images, symbols,
novels, movies, songs, and softwareA copyright protects expressions of ideas
Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, or systems
Exclusive RightsA copyright gives its author exclusive rights
to the use and duplication of a work for a designated time
The author may sell and/or give up a portion of that rightGive distribution rights to a publisherGrant movie rights to a studio
Conveying Limited RightsSoftware developers convey limited rights to
the software through:End User License Agreement
Grants full use to the software on one computer Prohibits purchaser from copying, modifying, or
selling the softwareSite License
Permits an organization to run multiple copies of the software concurrently
Copyright InfringementOccurs when a copyright is violated without
permission of the ownerUnauthorized duplication or use of softwareUnauthorized downloading and/or duplication
of songs and moviesInvolves stiff penalties
From the lawBy your school
Software PiracyPoses a unique problem because of the ease
with which it is done Results in:
Higher prices for legitimate licensesReduced levels of supportDelays in development of new versions
It’s not OK to borrow your friend’s Office CD for installation on your computer
Using Copyrighted MaterialThe copyright owner may place the work in
the public domain, in which case the author is giving everyone the right to freely reproduce and distribute material
The “fair use exception” to the copyright law allows one to use a portion of a written or artistic such as the following:EducationNon-profitCritical review and commentary
Credit Your SourcesCite your references
Include a source text box on a slideCreate a site listing sourcesInclude hyperlinks to sourcesDoes not substitute for authorized use
For Additional InformationThe United States Copyright Web site
www.loc.gov/copyright/The Business Software Alliance
www.bsa.orgThe Copyright Web sitewww.benedict.com
Individuals who violate copyright law and/or software licensing agreements may be subject to criminal or civil action by the copyright or license owners.
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